Taking the 5 Whys to the Next Level At McKenney’s our teams strive every day to make improvements in our work, on our jobsites and in our customer service. However, … Read More

A strategy for when things get busy.  When work ramps up on a jobsite or in the office, a few things will almost certainly happen. We will start working with … Read More

  Professionals in the built sector know each job comes with its own unique set of challenges and opportunities. What sets the successful projects apart is the ability to maintain … Read More

Sharing our ideas and values with others.   When we look at projects at McKenney’s, there are several areas where LEAN principles and waste reduction can really make an impact. … Read More

Housekeeping. It’s something we hear about on every site and every shop we work in. We clean at the end of a shift, when a customer comes through, when people … Read More

Thanks to everyone’s continuous involvement in our LEAN initiative, we have submitted over 600 ideas so far this year, saving more than $200,000! These numbers are proof of the positive … Read More

One of the key elements of a successful LEAN initiative is properly measuring the process. In simple terms, if you treasure it, measure it. This can apply to anything your … Read More

There are many reasons companies call their experience with LEAN “a journey.” Each company finds their own unique approach and path to reducing waste and creating value in their organization. … Read More

To help everyone keep thinking LEAN, we are examining the 8 Wastes of LEAN and what we can do to help eliminate them from our daily routines.